Criminal Justice Resettlement Worker

Red 5 People; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized charity in England seeks a dedicated caseworker to manage clients in HMP Lewes and Worthing. The role involves providing personalized support to ensure successful transitions for clients nearing release. Ideal candidates have experience in criminal justice or related fields, with a focus on practical support and personal development. The position includes competitive benefits such as 25 days leave and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of leave

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in a prison or custodial setting.
• Experience in mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness support.
• Relevant volunteer experience in related areas is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients at HMP Lewes and Worthing Probation Trust.
• Ensure through-the-gate support for clients upon release.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions on housing, healthcare, education, and employment.

Skills

Experience with criminal justice system

Support for vulnerable clients

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Would you like to join a charity recognised as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? Be part of their exciting new journey with a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients at HMP Lewes (3 – 4 days a week), and Worthing Probation Trust (1 – 2 days a week)

Your clients will be within 6–12 months of release, and your primary focus will be ensuring they have the necessary through-the-gate support, with key areas and a clear plan in place for their release. You’ll meet with your clients one-to-one to discuss and plan activities around housing, resettlement, healthcare, education, wellbeing, life skills, and employment. You will deliver 1:1 sessions on these themes and signpost to services both within the prison and upon release to ensure ongoing support.

To apply, you must have experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting. Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is valuable. Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience (such as working with clients facing similar challenges) are also encouraged to apply.

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number on the Red 5 People website).

You might have previously worked as a prison officer, probation officer, resettlement worker, supported housing officer, drug and alcohol worker, careers advisor, employment advisor, or hostel worker. Alternatively, you may be a criminology graduate looking for your first step on the career ladder, with some relevant voluntary or paid experience.

There are heaps of benefits too: 25 days of leave (increasing over time), 2 days paid volunteering, an enhanced pension scheme, and life assurance.